Activity Centre Assistant

Robinwood Activity Centres; North East; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit bonus

Holiday weeks off

Free meals on shift

Team events

Training opportunities

Job summary

Robinwood Activity Centre is seeking an Activity Centre Assistant (Evening) at Barhaugh Hall, near Alston in Cumbria. The role is permanent, part-time and concentrated in term time, with Tues 3pm–10:30pm and Wed 12:30pm–10:30pm shifts.

You will support groups of primary school children between activity sessions, help with harnesses and equipment, supervise mealtimes and evening routines, and assist with centre cleaning and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for groups of children between activity sessions and during mealtimes.
• Assisting with harnesses, buoyancy aids, helmets and equipment as needed.
• Supervising children during activities such as zip wires, archery, giant swing or water sports.
• Morning or evening supervision and liaising with staff, recording information as required.
• Maintaining cleanliness and high presentation standards around the centre.

Job description

Activity Centre Assistant (Evening)

Barhaugh Hall, near Alston, Cumbria

Part-Time Term Time Only Permanent
£13.65 per hour, increasing to £14.05 per hour following successful completion of a 6-month probation period 14 hours per week Paid year-round (annualised hours)

Robinwood Activity Centre is looking for an Activity Centre Assistant (Evening) to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at Barhaugh Hall Activity Centre, working Tuesdays 3pm 10.30pm and Wednesday 12.30pm 10.30pm during term time only.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation delivering residential outdoor activity experiences to primary school children.

Why Robinwood?

Robinwood is an award-winning provider of residential activity courses for primary schools, known for delivering safe, engaging and high-quality adventurous learning experiences.

Industry-leading Employer

• Living Wage Foundation accredited
• Investors in People Gold
• Employee-owned business

Benefits of an Activity Centre Assistant include:

• Annual tax-free profit bonus
• 15 weeks off a year (covering school holiday periods)
• Free meals while on shift
• Company events and team activities
• Full training and development opportunities

About the role of an Activity Centre Assistant:

This role involves:

• Providing support for groups of children between activity sessions. This may include helping with harnesses, buoyancy aid and helmet fitting, provision of waterproofs and other equipment, or other supervisory tasks.
• Providing support on activity sessions such as assisting with Zip Wire, Archery, Giant Swing or water sports support. (No previous experience required, all training is given)
• Mealtime supervision of groups of children
• Assisting with morning or evening supervision of children, reminding children of routines and liaising with other staff, recording information where appropriate.
• Cleaning around the centre, maintaining high standards of presentation throughout every aspect of the centre

Some previous work with children is useful, as well as excellent customer care skills and the ability to be positive, professional and supportive of others at all times. We take safeguarding very seriously and the successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time

If you are enthusiastic, reliable and want to be part of a supportive team creating unforgettable experiences for children, we would love to hear from you.